LMC Welcomes Dr. Naveed Iqbal to Lexington Endocrinology

July 17, 2014 0 Comments

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Naveed Iqbal, MD to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Iqbal has joined Lexington Endocrinology to provide comprehensive medical care that preserves the quality of life of patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

Naveed Iqbal, MD

Naveed Iqbal, MD

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Iqbal completed an internal medicine residency at University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Pa. He went on to complete fellowship training in endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and a nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He most recently served as a staff nephrologist and endocrinologist in Hartsville.

A diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Endocrinology and the American Board of Nephrology, Dr. Iqbal is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Endocrinologists, among others.

Lexington Endocrinology specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine issues including thyroid disorders and cancer, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, and complete diabetes care, education and management including insulin pump therapy. The practice is pleased to offer an in-house laboratory and ultrasound services.

Dr. Iqbal is accepting new patients.

Lexington Endocrinology is located at 110 East Medical Lane, Suite 120 in West Columbia.
LexingtonEndocrinology.com
(803) 936-7450

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Celebrate National Blueberry Month

July 16, 2014 0 Comments

By: Morgan Robbins, RD, LD at LMC

July is National Blueberry Month – which means blueberry season is quickly approaching. Blueberries are generally ready to be picked late July to mid August. Don’t let their small size fool you; blueberries are packed with a nutritional punch that can benefit everyone’s diet.

blueberries2Phytonutrients in blueberries are called polyphenols which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols help reduce the inflammatory process associated with chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Along with being delicious, blueberries have tons of health benefits too:
• 80 calories per cup- great for snacking
• Low in fat
• Almost four grams of fiber
• 25% of your daily Vitamin C- supports the immune system
• Great source of manganese- important for bone development and converting food into energy

This summer, try adding blueberries to your salads, oatmeal, pancakes, desserts, yogurts, smoothies and cereals. Try this blueberry smoothie recipe to beat the heat, a healthy treat that everyone is sure to enjoy!

Blueberry Smoothie
1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled and cut into pieces
6 oz plain, non-fat yogurt
¾ cup skim milk or milk alternative
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
½ cup ice cubs (optional)
Blend until smooth! This smoothie provides approximately 200 calories, 4.5 grams fat (0gm saturated fat), 10 gm protein, 36 gm carbohydrates and 10 gm protein.

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/blueberry-banana-smoothie

http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/

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LMC Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Greene to Carolina Women’s Physicians

July 15, 2014 0 Comments

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jennifer A. Greene, MD, FACOG, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Greene is practicing obstetrics and gynecology at Carolina Women’s Physicians, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice.

Dr. Jennifer Greene

Dr. Jennifer Greene

After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Greene went on to complete an internal medicine internship at Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Company in Grand Rapids, Mich. before completing her OB/GYN internship and residency in Columbia.

Prior to joining Carolina Women’s Physicians, Dr. Greene served as an assistant professor and associate program director for the University of South Carolina School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her special interests include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, cervical cytology and histopathology, benign disorders of the vulva/vulvodynia, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

She joins Allyson Jones, MD, Elizabeth Lambert, MD, Samantha Morton, MD, Julie Reed, MD and Amy McMillan, PA-C at Carolina Women’s Physicians. Dedicated to providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to women of all ages in the Midlands, the practice combines state-of-the-art technology and advanced procedures with excellent patient care.

Dr. Greene is now accepting patients.

Carolina Women’s Physicians
146 N. Hospital Drive, Suite 240
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7590
CarolinaWomensPhysicians.com

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